Paul George joins NBA All-Stars against Gilas

ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines – Indiana Pacers forward Paul George has been added to the list of NBA All-Stars who will play against the Philippine national basketball team in a pair of exhibition games, dubbed "The Last Home Stand," next week.

Businessman Manny V. Pangilinan made the announcement Monday on Twitter.

What a nice bday surprise - We welcome All-Star Paul George back to Manila for #GilasLastHOMEStand - mapapaLABAN sina Gabe, Ping, Jeff dito

It was previously announced that Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard, Paul Pierce, DeMar DeRozan, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and Nick Johnson will also be part of the All-Star line-up that will play against Gilas Pilipinas.

For Filipinos, it will be the last time they see Gilas play on local soil before the national team leaves again to continue their preparation for the FIBA World Cup in Spain in August.

The Last Home Stand will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on July 22 and 23. Tickets are already on sale.